How To Fix CM_EXPERT357 - Phrase text for phrase key &1 does not exist in value assignment type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EXPERT - Messages for Expert

• Message number: 357

• Message text: Phrase text for phrase key &1 does not exist in value assignment type &2

What causes this issue?

The phrase text was not created or was deleted.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Create the phrase text.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EXPERT357 - Phrase text for phrase key &1 does not exist in value assignment type &2 ?

  The SAP error message CM_EXPERT357 indicates that there is a missing phrase text for a specific phrase key in a value assignment type. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system or when dealing with characteristics and values in materials or other objects.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Phrase Text: The phrase key specified in the error message does not have an associated text in the specified value assignment type. This can happen if the phrase was not created or if it was deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the value assignment type may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to find the required phrase text.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the phrase text may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Phrase Texts: Go to the transaction code CUNI (Cross-Application: Maintain Phrase Texts) and check if the phrase key exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  Create Missing Phrase: If the phrase text is missing, create a new phrase text for the specified phrase key in the appropriate language.
  Review Value Assignment Type: Ensure that the value assignment type is correctly configured and that it is supposed to use the specified phrase key.
  Transport Check: If this issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects, including phrase texts, were included in the transport request.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific value assignment type and phrase keys to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CUNI: For maintaining phrase texts.
  CL02: For managing classes and characteristics.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CM_EXPERT357 error and ensure that the necessary phrase texts are in place for your value assignment types.